Ferrari's Charles Leclerc out of Monaco GP after taking pole
AP | May 23, 2021 19:07 ISTLeclerc damaged the gearbox when crashing 18 seconds from the end of Saturday's qualifying.
Leclerc damaged the gearbox when crashing 18 seconds from the end of Saturday's qualifying.
Leclerc held the top spot at his home track until his Ferrari grazed a barrier to break a suspension piece.
The Formula One championship contender led the Ferraris of Carlos Sainz Jr. and local favorite Charles Leclerc, with defending champion Lewis Hamilton only seventh fastest for Mercedes.
Hamilton will be aiming for his 101st career pole position on Saturday and his 99th win on Sunday.
Hamilton is aiming for a record eighth F1 title to move one ahead of Michael Schumacher, and he leads the championship by 14 points ahead of Verstappen, who is seeking his first.
Hamilton followed his 100th career pole on Saturday by taking his 98th career win. He also tied Michael Schumacher's mark of six victories at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Hamilton pushed his Mercedes to a flying lap of 1 minute, 16.74 seconds. Verstappen in his Red Bull was only 0.03 seconds behind.
Verstappen pushed his Red Bull to a session-best lap of 1 minute, 17.83 seconds.
On Saturday, Hamilton will be aiming for his 100th career pole. On Sunday, he will be looking to equal Michael Schumacher’s six wins in Montmeló.
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